Obituaries

Alton Miller

Alton Miller

Aug 8, 2018

Alton "Al" Benefield Miller, 79, returned to his heavenly home on August 8, 2018 after complications with a respiratory illness. Al will be lovingly remembered by his wife of almost 28 years, Eloise “Weezie”, and his children, Mark Miller, Mike Miller (Amy), Missy Middlebrooks (Chad), Janice Hollon, Debra Bassell (Bruce), James “Buddy” Flournoy (Rhonda), John Flournoy (Debbie), and Barbara Hines....

Horace Melton

Horace Melton

Aug 6, 2018

Horace Randel Melton "Randy", 53, of Tallassee, passed away August 6, 2018. He was born February 25, 1965 in New Albany, Mississippi.He is survived by his wife, Leigh; children, Brandi (Scottie) Ledbetter, Eric Melton, Justin Melton, Courtney Melton, Cody Melton and Lea Melton; sisters, Dinna (Bobby) Gill, Tina (Mike) Melton–Driver; and six grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his...

Blaine McElfresh

Blaine McElfresh

Aug 3, 2018

Mr. Blaine Lee McElfresh 66, of Auburn, Alabama died August 3, 2018 at Bethany House Hospice Hospital from complications with Dementia. He died peacefully surrounded by his family.

Blaine was born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania on July 20, 1952 to the late Blaine Curtis McElfresh and the late Mary Jane McElfresh. He was a graduate of Yough High School in Herminie,...

Mitchell Brewer

Mitchell Brewer

Aug 2, 2018

Mr. Mitchell Brewer, 54, of Wetumpka, passed away August 2, 2018. He was born March 5, 1964.He is survived by his wife, Helene Brewer; daughters, Samantha Robinson (Brittney), Ashley Robinson (James) and Izabella Brewer Robinson; sons, David Brewer and Daniel Brewer; brothers, William Brewer, Michael Brewer, Matthew Brewer and Shane Tyrone; and one grandchild, Natalie Brudi. He is preceded in...

Traci Stephens

Traci Stephens

Aug 1, 2018

Traci W. Stephens, 46, of Tallassee, passed away August 1, 2018. She was born January 20, 1972.A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 5, at 3 pm, at East Tallassee United Methodist Church with Rev. Jay Woodall officiating.She is survived by her husband, Ricky Stephens; son, Chase Fulford; parents, Billy and Beverly Weldon; daughter-in-law, Samantha Gresham; stepson, Josh...

Bruce Smith

Bruce Smith

Jul 27, 2018

Mr. Bruce Lee Smith, 80, of Eclectic, passed away July 27, 2018. He was born September 16, 1937.Funeral service will be Sunday, July 29, at 2 pm, at Rushenville Baptist Church with Rev. Ron Estes and Rev. Adrian Cahill officiating. Burial will follow at Bullard Cemetery, Linville Memorial Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be at the church prior to the...

Rachel Roberson Haynes

Rachel Roberson Haynes

Jul 15, 2018

Rachel Roberson Haynes, 44, of Tallassee, passed away July 15, 2018. She was born July 7, 1974.A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 19, at 2 pm, at Linville Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. Adam Turner officiating.She is survived by her daughter, Savannah Haynes; son, Madison Jarvis; fiancé, Casey Davidson and stepson, Dylan Davidson.Rachel was employed with Joe...

James Matney

James Matney

Jul 8, 2018

Mr. James E. Matney, 69, of Wetumpka, passed away July 8, 2018. He was born September 2, 1948.He is survived by his wife, Rose Matney; sons, Marc Ferrara (TJ) and Matt Matney (Kaila) and grandchildren, Haley and Ransom Matney.A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 14, at 11 am, at Bethel Worship Center, 11117 US Hwy 231, Wetumpka,...

Terry Shelby

Terry Shelby

Jul 3, 2018

Mr. Terry Shelby, 68, of Tallassee, passed away July 3, 2018. He was born September 24, 1949. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 10, at 11 am at First Baptist Church of Eclectic with Dr. Britt Green officiating. Casual attire is requested (no ties).Graveside service with military honors will be held on Friday, July 13, at 9:30...

Pamela Stevenson

Pamela Stevenson

Jul 1, 2018

Ms. Pamela Thornell Stevenson, 51, of Tallassee, passed away July 1, 2018. She was born January 4, 1967.Graveside service will be Tuesday, July 3, at 11 am at Carrville Cemetery with Bobby Hornsby officiating, Linville Memorial Funeral Home directing. Friends and family will assemble at the cemetery.She is survived by her children, Eric Pugh Jr. and Kathleen Shaw (Doug); mother,...

James Smith

James Smith

Jun 30, 2018

Mr. James “Jimmy” Smith, 66, of Tallassee, passed away June 30, 2018. He was born January 2, 1952.A memorial service will be held Tuesday, July 10, at 2 pm at Linville Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. Gene Bridgman officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 pm until service time at the funeral home.He is survived by wife of 48...

Charles Reed

Charles Reed

Jun 27, 2018

Mr. Charles Reed, 83, of Tallassee, passed away June 27, 2018. He was born February 14, 1935.Funeral service will be Monday, July 2, at 11 am at First United Methodist Church, where he was a faithful member, with Rev. Dric Williford officiating. Burial will follow at Friendship Cemetery, Linville Memorial Funeral Home directing. Maxwell Air Force Base Honor Guard will...

Frank May

Frank May

Jun 24, 2018

Deacon Frank J. May Jr., 83, of Titus, AL, a Catholic deacon and retired Air Force Medical Service Corps officer, died on June 24, 2018. He was born July 2, 1934.Deacon May had served at churches in Montgomery, Wetumpka, Millbrook and Tallassee. After retiring from the Air Force in 1981, he was ordained deacon in 1984, served as an Associate...

Linda Mitchell

Linda Mitchell

Jun 22, 2018

Ms. Linda Golden Mitchell, 74, of Tallassee, passed away on June 22, 2018. She was born April 28, 1944.Visitation will be Monday, June 25 from 10 am to 12 noon at First Baptist Church, followed by funeral service at 12 noon, with Rev. Derek Gentle officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery, Linville Memorial Funeral Home directing.She is survived...

Vera Burdeaux

Vera Burdeaux

Jun 20, 2018

Vera “Meme” Burdeaux, 76, of Tallassee, passed away on June 20, 2018. She was born April 19, 1942.Funeral service will be Friday, June 22, at 1 pm at Linville Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery, Linville Memorial Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be Friday, June 22, from 11 am until service time at the funeral home.She...

Phillip Burke

Phillip Burke

Jun 3, 2018

Phillip Burke, 47, of Wetumpka, passed away on June 3, 2018. He was born October 31, 1970.No funeral services are scheduled. The family will have a private burial at a later date.He is survived by his father, Larry Burke; and brother, Steven Burke. He is preceded in death by his mother, Elaine Burke.Online condolences at www.linvillememorial.com.Linville Memorial Funeral HomeEclectic, AlabamaThe...

David L. "D.L." Turner

David L. "D.L." Turner

Jun 2, 2018

Obituary for David L "D.L." Turner

David L. (D.L.) Turner passed away on June 2, 2018 at the age of 87 surrounded by his family. He was born April 28, 1931. Funeral service will be Wednesday, June 6, at 10 am, at Linville Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. Adam Turner and Rev. Faron Golden officiating. Burial will follow at...

Hazel Burnside

Hazel Burnside

May 26, 2018

Mrs. Hazel Cannon Burnside, 96, of Tallassee, passed away May 26, 2018. She was born April 17, 1922.Funeral service will be Tuesday, May 29, at 2 pm at East Tallassee Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Knowles officiating. Burial will follow at Carrville Cemetery, Linville Memorial Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be held from 1-2 pm at the church prior to...

Leigh Patillo

Leigh Patillo

May 22, 2018

Mrs. Leigh Anna Patillo, 38, of Eclectic, passed away May 22, 2018. She was born February 18, 1980.She is survived by her husband, 1SG Karl W. Patillo; daughter, Elizabeth Patillo; son, Jaidyn Patillo; brother, Zachary Johnson; sister, Abby Freeman; father, Landell Johnson and mother, Donna Carden.Visitation will be Friday, May 25, from 3 to 5 pm at Linville Memorial Funeral...

Linda Donath

Linda Donath

May 22, 2018

Mrs. Linda Donath, 64, of Eclectic, passed away May 22, 2018. She was born July 7, 1953.A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 2, at 3:00 pm at Linville Memorial Funeral Home.She is survived by her husband, Daniel R. Donath; daughter, Melanie Myers (Greg); son, Daniel J. Donath; sister, Fay Cleveland (Sam); grandchildren, Heather Haynie, Brandon Haynie, Alexandra Haynie,...

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